It has increasingly become an important aspect that is unnecessary of the school curriculum. This program, I personally believe, would bring about more significant advantages that I will outline in my essay.
The biggest advantages are that it helps children’s physical development at an important stage. If all their time was spent studying, they would become unfit and their minds would eventually suffer. Furthermore, supporters of school sport emphasize the importance of team building in sports such as football or hockey, which is often felt to be an excellent preparation for adulthood. Finally, many people feel that a competitive spirit, so important today, is fostered by sports at an early age. It is notable, Evidence for this is provided by many successful business people excelled in sport at school.
However, we should not ignore various drawbacks that this may bring about. Firstly, sports uses up time that could be better spent on academic subjects such as exam preparation. In addition, it might be said that it is unwise to force children to do activities that they have no interest in. After all, some youngsters are just not sporty, and should be allowed to study instead. Finally, there are question marks over the wholesomeness of sport itself, with drugging and corruption scandals increasingly common, as we see in cycling at present. It is believed that this lack of morals sets a poor example to young people.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that sports should be mandatory for school children, as the benefits to their mental and physical development far surpass the potential drawbacks. This stance holds, provided that children are offered a diverse selection of activities to sustain their interest, and that the sports industry upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct.